Kerr v. State

JOHN E. PARRISH, Judge.

Kinya Kerr (movant) was convicted, following a jury trial, of murder in the first degree, § 565.020, and armed criminal action, § 571.015.1 See State v. Kerr, 114 S.W.3d 459 (Mo.App.2003). Thereafter, movant filed a motion for post-conviction relief as permitted by Rule 29.15. Counsel was appointed and an amended motion filed. The motion was denied. Movant appeals contending he was denied effective assistance of appellate counsel in the direct appeal of his conviction. This court affirms.

Facts relating to the criminal offenses of which movant was convicted are set forth…